Audit Report Writing & Fraud Investigation
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Course Overview
In this class you will be guided through each step of the report writing process, from thinking about your audience to organizing your ideas to meet their needs, to choosing the appropriate format and tone, to crafting and streamlining your writing. In addition, you will cover what you must include to meet Sarbanes-Oxley reporting requirements.

You will also learn how to perform all the critical elements of the fraud investigation process, starting with the allegation and working through courtroom preparation. You will detail your responsibilities as an auditor involved in a fraud investigation, gain techniques for analyzing fraud, and pinpoint the pitfalls to avoid. You will gain tested strategies for planning for the fraud investigation, building your investigation plan, and conducting the investigation. You will get tips on what to look for when conducting the fraud interview and when examining forensic documentation. You will explore types of evidence, examine the protocol for collecting electronic evidence, and focus on preparing your report for court. Throughout the seminar, case studies and exercises will reinforce what you learn.

Course Contents

• Writing to Get Action
• Making the Report Easy to Read
• Using the Right Tone and Language
• Introduction to Fraud Investigation
• Planning for the Fraud Investigation
• Understanding key Nigerian statutes :Bribery, graft and corruption
• Building the Fraud Investigation Plan : identified fraud risks.
• Conducting the Investigation
• Forensic Document Examination
• Conducting Fraud Interviews
• Preparing your Report for Court
• Advanced Investigation Topics

Target Audience: Audit Managers and staff, Financial, Operational, Business Applications, IT and external Auditors; Risk Management Personnel and Line Managers who need to gain understanding of the growing risks of fraud.

Duration: 4 days
Date: Jul 28 - 31
Fees: N250,000.00


For enquiries:
1. Call Jason 0803 5861053
2. E-mail us for a nomination form at ise@phillipsconsulting.net